Amphibians vary greatly in the colouration they display, some are extremely elaborate whilst others prefer to fade into the background. The proper name for an individual’s appearance is its phenotype, a result of both gene expression and environmental factors. 959 more words

I have already eluded to the fact that I am interested in microbiomes, so in this post I want to introduce you to some of the research that has got me interested in this diverse and growing field.1,238 more words